As a viewer, abstract art allows viewers to decide what message the artwork conveys on a very personal level. It is very essential to understand artist’s reasoning behind the work to fully appreciate an artwork. Many a times, we have seen people misunderstanding abstract art as they look for real and concrete with which they can identify. Abstract art is basically considered art about formal elements of design rather than recognizable images. It takes time to absorb meaning and an emotion behind work of abstract art. Following steps can help you consider the meaning of abstract art easily:

Description: It is necessary to state the obvious and identify the principles of design that one sees. The colour whether it is cool or warm, saturated or unsaturated and the use of lines and shapes all matters in the consideration of abstract art.

Interpretation: Interpretation is very essential to understand an art. What is the artwork trying to say? Does it make you feel happy or sad? Read the title of painting first which can give insight into meaning.

Evaluation: Evaluate the art whether it works, whether you understand intent of artist or it speaks to you or not.